Tern

Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX

What makes a wine list? Joel Bastian, Kitchin Group

In this series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Meat The Fish

39 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2TB

What makes a wine list? Lucy Hjort, Melton’s

What makes a wine list? Phil Provart, Fhior

As we continue online our 'What Makes a Good Wne List?' series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that ensures a modern wine list is successful. 

Hospitality at odds: Footfall high, profits down

New research reveals robust demand among consumers for eating and drinking out, despite the rocketing cost of household bills. However, it seems businesses are not exactly reaping the rewards; and with more cost increases on the horizon, with the new duty rises set for 1 August, hospitality is facing a tough summer.

What makes a wine list? Elise Merigaud, La Dame de Pic

In our online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

What makes a wine list? Oliver Kaviani, JÖRO

In our online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

What makes a wine list? Beatrice Bessi, Chiltern Firehouse

In a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

What makes a wine list? Shaun Corrigan, Pied-à-Terre

In the first of a new online series, Harpers is going back to basics with members of hospitality to find out exactly what is the secret sauce that makes a modern wine list successful.

Psychology of flavour

New research reveals the effects of mood and surroundings on the wines we taste. James Bayley reports.

Nick Gillett: A labour of love – hospitality’s barren job market

People have always been the heart of the hospitality industry and they always will be. Venues rely on passionate, skilful teams to run like clockwork, but the current state of the labour market means that finding any people, let alone the right ones is harder than ever.

Top 25 Sommeliers 2023 open for nominations

Harpers' popular Top 25 Sommeliers is back, looking to seek out and celebrate the very best in the dynamic UK on-trade drinks world.

Empire Empire

16 All Saints Road, London W11 1HH

Rising consumer confidence is the blue sky we’re all looking for

Hospitality has had a rough three years. As the dust settles on Covid, we are still coming to terms with the impact of closures and restrictions which wreaked havoc on the nation’s ability to socialise, and this cut a vast swathe through industry profits. Ultimately, Covid-19 decimated sales and led to thousands of venue closures and job losses. But a new survey looking at consumer opinion offers a smidgeon of light at the end of the pandemic and cost of living tunnel.

Gaucho & M Restaurant scoop ‘Business of the Year’ award at City A.M.

Rare Restaurants, the boutique hospitality group consisting of modern Argentinian steak restaurants Gaucho and M Restaurants, has taken home the title of Business of the Year at the City A.M. Awards.

Bar 1790

19-23 St Swithins Lane, London EC4N 8AD

Jacuzzi

94 Kensington High St, London W8 4SJ

Viajante 87

Basement 87, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ

Scotland on-trade facing ‘tidal wave’ of challenges, says SLTA

Scotland’s pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels face an unprecedented cocktail of challenges, according to the most recent Scottish Licenced Trade Association (SLTA) survey.